Conservation Commission approves three residential projects
The Orleans Conservation Commission approved three residential projects and advanced climate-resilience regulations. Bonnie Gray's pool and patio replacement at 13 South Orleans Road was approved unanimously. R. David and Kelly M. Roach received unanimous approval for a kitchen expansion and
Conservation Commission · Meeting of July 7, 2026
ORLEANS — The Orleans Conservation Commission approved three residential projects and advanced climate-resilience regulations. Bonnie Gray's pool and patio replacement at 13 South Orleans Road was approved unanimously. R.
David and Kelly M. Roach received unanimous approval for a kitchen expansion and two-car garage addition at 54 Uncle Israels Road, subject to a 2:1 tree-replacement requirement if construction impacts an existing tree. Boathouse renovations for Shawn Delude at 317 and 317A South Orleans Road were approved unanimously with special conditions protecting salt marsh habitat.
The Commission approved a working draft of Climate Resilience Regulations for distribution to other town agencies. During annual reorganization, Jerry Wander was elected Chair, Ken Johnson as Vice Chair, and Dick Hilmer as Clerk.
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Source: the Conservation Commission meeting of July 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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